Thursday, October 02, 2008

Little Women~Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to “Show and Tell Friday!” Do you have something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, or a treasured collection. Look around your home for something to share; dig through those boxes in your closet if you have to! Share photos and the story that goes with your special item.

Little Women is one of my favorite books and I recently found this beautiful copy at the used book store.

It isn't old, but the pictures are old-fashioned and really bring the story to life.

There are also plenty of black and white pictures and I photocopied a couple of them and made a journal and hanging picture for Christmas gifts.

"There was a pleasing inequality in the table, which produced many mishaps to cups and plates; acorns dropped into the milk, little black ants partook of the refreshments without being invited, and fuzzy caterpillars swung down from the tree to see what was going on."

Tied up with a ribbon.

"Jo was very busy in the garret, for the October days began to grow chilly, and the afternoons were short. For two or three hours the sun lay warmly in the high window, showing Jo seated on the old sofa, writing busily, with her papers spread out upon a trunk before her..."

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Kelli, your creativity is amazing. What lovely ideas and the way you make them is so charming. Just beautiful!My Dd's loved the book and read them when they were young. I thought it was very important to introduce them to books like these. They were not popular reads over here,so we used to talk about these books at home, after they read them.

I loved Little Women! I read it so many times I practically had it memorized! Now I'm slowly collecting all the books by L.M. Alcott. Thank you for sharing! I think I have the double of your mirror in the button for Show & Tell Friday! It looks very similar.

What a neat idea! I know the recipients of your gifts will be thrilled with them. I have an Anne of Green Gables journal that I picked up on Craigslist for free that might be good for something like this.

OH! KELLI, This is my favorite book and movie in the whole world. I have a copy somewhere. I will find it, one of those Christmas gifts, I'd love. They are so charming. I have to do this, such a great idea, I think I'll go for the journal book. This will be wonderful gifts for Birthdays and Christmas. Everyone is holding on to their money, and this will not cost much at all. My girls always watched the movie with me. Also I love to make one with Hedi and Scarlet O'Hara, I have been looking for a 16x20 print of Scarlet, in a red or blue dress, no luck yet. This is a wonderful SHOW & TELL!!! Thanks for such a wonderful idea.

I love the pink roses and the torn edges I wish I knew how to add it to my blog, I'd make one and it would be my blogs first page! This is one of those things that make your heart flutter, when you love it so much!

When I visit you, it's like a sense of peace just drifts down over my being. Your love of family and home is just so inspiring. I love your latest project and all the cards you've been sharing. They are beautiful - as always. Thank you for sharing your home and your heart!

It reminds me of something I saw on tv yesterday, they took black and white photos and copied them onto transfer paper. They ironed it onto a piece of linen and made a wall tapestry. It was cute, but I love your's more!!!

I got that same book for my oldest daughter as a birthday gift a long time ago! She loved the movie and I had forgotten about it since she is married, lives out of state and has girlies of her own. Thanks for the nostalgia! I am back after a 3 month absence and have posted a little "somethin'-somethin'".Connie

Little Women was one of the first books I ever owned - it was part of a boxed set (with Heidi) that was a Christmas gift when I was nine. I love the story, and you certainly found a treasure in this book with the wonderful illustrations!

I delight in reading your blog every day, though I don't comment as often as I ought. I take some sort of comfort in knowing that you have so many other comments, you wouldn't mind my lack thereof. REally, dumb.

I just wanted to praise you on your idea to reproduce the images and create such beautiful things from them. They are LOVELY.

What a neat idea! Your cards and journal are beautiful. And so dainty! I am new to your site and just love your creative touches! My daughter would love the copy of Little Women. She loves old/older looking books. I should find one like this one for her for Christmas.

Oh Kelli! I love Little Women! I'm working on making all the sisters as dollies. So far I have completed Beth and Jo and they are in my little etsy shop. Meg is on my work table and so far she is turning out so pretty! One of my most favorite books ever. I LOVE the artwork you created!

That book looks like the one I used to have, Kelli. I remember my mother reading it to me. I don't know where it is right now, but I think the dog messed it up chewing on it! Those pictures you made are so beautiful!

I really loved and love Little Women. I could watch that movie over and over. The book you have of it is beautiful. Those pictures are great. I think your ideas are great.Sorry I had to re-do this because I have been noticing I am making too many typing mistakes. I don't know why. Have a great weekend.

Jey Kelli...thanks for coming by girl...you ask about my header pic...I got that off of the web site called christianglitter.com...it is in their Autumn greeting and graphics...it is a free web site and that is where I also got the little blinking lamp post on the side bar...I just love it! You are suppose to be able to put the blinking ones on your post but I can't figure that one out yet!!! lol Take a look at that site when you get a chance..have a great weekend girl!

What a pretty copy of the book - it was one of my favourites as a child too (along with all my pony stories!) I LOVE the presents you made using copies of the illustrations. I can see I am going to have to learn how to do such things too. Did you knit the beautiful lace edging too?

That was neat! I love your idea with the black and white photos, making them into gifts or journals. I'm so glad you and others just as creative are out here for the ones, such as myself, who need a little help in the creativity dept! Thanks for sharing that.God bless,Brenda :)

What you did with the pics are so pretty. Thats such a cute idea and will be a welcomed gift! I have had my eye on your apple fritters and we're making them tonight for dessert. My mouth is just watering. can't wait. Yum.Have a nice evening.Judi

Kelli,You are blessed with creativity...thanks so much for sharing! Absolutely wonderful! I love "Little Women"...My sister and I went to see the play a couple of years ago...we were the only ones in the theater crying our eyes out! Blessings,Susie

Hi Kelli, I love Little Women and have the same book. What a great idea to use the pictures in the book for scrapbookings. I love the banner and journal you made. Just adorable. I scrolled you blog a little and love it. The instructions for making the card were just great. Thank you so much for them.BLessings, ShirlShirls Rose Cottage

Welcome! My name is Kelli and I am originally from Ontario, Canada but now enjoy living in Texas with my three teenagers. Grace is 18, Emily is 17, and Benjamin is 15.
I'm a work-at-home mom and in my spare time I love to decorate, antique store treasure hunt, bake, and celebrate the four seasons.
Please join me as I share photos and stories, along with some recipes and favorite things thrown in for good measure!